SPEAKING TEST

Part 1: Social Interaction (3 minutes)

1.Famous person
+ Who is your favourite famous person
I like My Tam best because she is beautiful and has a sweet voice
+ Do you like any foreigner famous person?
Yes, I do. I like David Beckham because he is handsome and talented
+ Would you like to be famous ? Why or Why not?
Yes, I would because I can get a lot of money and inspire other people
2. Art classes
+ Did you learn art at school?
Yes, I do. I learned music, art and photography
+ What kind of things do you like to draw ?
I'd like to draw people / flowers / animals/ scenery
+ Do you think art classes are necessary ? Why or why not?
Yes, I do because they are interesting
3. Transport
+ How much time do you spent travelling on a normal day?
It takes me about 3 hours to travel on a normal day
+ Would you like to ride a bike in the future? Why?
Yes, I'd love to. It's healthy.
+ Do you prefer public transport or private transport ?
I prefer public transport because it’s cheap and safe
4. Noises
+ Do you mind noise ? Why?
Yes, I do. I can’t focus on my study
+ Are there any sounds that you like?
Yes, I like the sound of rain / the birds singing / the sound of music... /
children' laughter.
+ Do you think cities are becoming noisier? Why/ not?
Yes, I think so because there are more traffic in the cities.
5. Photography
 + Do you like to take photographs ? Why?
Yes, I do. I want to keep good memories
+ How do you keep your photos ?
I keep my photos in my phone and photo album
+ Do you like taking photos ?
 Yes, I'd love to. It's great.
+ Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take your
photos ? Why?
 I prefer to take photos myself because it saves time
+ Do you prefer to take photos of people or of scenery ?
 I prefer to take photos of cenery because it's more beautiul. I love nature.
6. Holidays
+ What do you do in your holidays?
 I often go travelling to discover new cultures
+ Who do you usually spend holiday with ?
 with my family
With my close friends
 I often spend my holiday alone
+ If you could take a holiday anywhere in the world. Where would you go?
I want to go to Japan because it has beautiful scenery and good food.
7. Advertisement
+ Are there many advertisements in your country?
Yes, they are about food, clothes,...
+ Where do you often see the advertisements ?
I often see them on the TV, billboards on the streets, on the walls
+ How do you feel about advertisements ?
I like them a lot (because they are interesting...)
I don't like them because they interrupt my movie time
8. Musical Instrument
+ Which musical instrument do you like listening to?
I like the sound of guitar/ piano
+ Do you play any musical instrument ?
 Yes, I do. I can play the piano very well
+ If you can choose what kinds of musical instrument will you learn?
Why /Why not?
 like to learn the guitar because it's interesting
+ What kind of musical instrument do you like?
( what is your favourite musical instrument ?)
I like the guitar because it sounds great
9. Giving gifts
+ When did you last receive a gift?
 last weekend. It was my birthday
 last month. It was women's day.
+ What was it ?
It was a smartphone.It’s beautiful and useful
+ Who gave you the gift ?
My friends, husband , boy friends,
10. Your name
+ Did your parents choose your name ?
Yes, they did.
 No, They didn't. My grandpa / my grandmother chose my name..
+ Is your name common or unusual in your country?
 Yes, Its very common in my country
No. It is unusual in my country
11. Sleep
+ How much sleep do you think you need a day?
I think I need 8 hours of sleep a day
+ Have you done anything to improve your sleep quality?
 I do exercise mone regularly
I stop using my phone too much before bedtime

PART 2: Solution Discussion (4minutes)

1) Your group is going to hand in the final project.
You are finding a location for a group study. Three options are suggested which option
do you think is the best choice : friend's house / library / coffee shop...

Trả lời:

+ friend's house -> convenient / cheap / comportable

+ Library -> can not speak / talk loudly, keep quiet

+ Coffee shop -> not comfortable/ many people.

2. Your friend is finding a part-time job to practice Spanish. three places are
suggested a museum, a tour, and a gallery which option do you think is the best
choice ?

- A tour is the best choice because my friend loves travelling and she can practise
Spanish with foreigners.

- museum's not a good choice boring, because my friend does not like working
indoors
do not know more about history or art
- gallery boring indoors.

3. A gift for a friend

- You are going to buy a gift for a friend, who is working oversea next month. Three
options are suggested : a book, a photo book and a handbag. Which gift do you think
is the best choice.
√ handbag: useful/ can use to keep small things when she goes to work
+ book: boring, she doesn't like reading
+ photo book : can see the photos on the phone /..
4. Joining to a talk show.
You are going to attend a talk show about start-up bussines who would you like to go
with your mum, your best friend, or alone. Which person do you think is the best
choice...
+ My mum : too busy/ work at office/ at home ...
+ Alone : boring
√ + my best friend : interesting/ talk and discuss after the talk show / share our
thinking / we are both interested in business.
5. An extra class.
You are going to find an extra class after your work. Your friend suggested three clubs
including a music class , a dancing class or an art class. Which option do you think is
the best choice.
√: an art class Because I love painting
X a dancing class Not my hobby.
X music class Refer listening to music (than) ) to learning music (not good at singing)
6. A Summer course
- You are considering a place to study a summer course.
Three places are suggested Singapare / UK/ USA.
Which place do you think is best choice..
√ Singapore a beautiful country, weather is nice the cheapest, nearest .
X UK: further than Singapore and more exapensive.
USA because of Covid - 19.
7. Tool to improve business
- At the moment, you are thinking of a tool to improve sales for your flower shop.
Three option are suggested: using solar networks, opening up a website and hicing
part-time students to deliver leaglets. Which tool do you think is the best choice?
√ Networks are the best choice – cheap, effective, more people we social networks
every day
- hiring part time students to deliver leaglets: slow, expensive
- opening - up a website. It's difficult to maintain it.
8. Waking up.
You need to leave early tomorrow and need to be woken up. Three option are
suggested setting an alarm clock, asking your friend to call you and asking your mum
to Call you. Which option do you think is the best choice !
√ setting an alarm clock It's convenient. / control time effective.
X asking your friend or my mum to call me inconvenient,
It will disturb them, not need to get up early
9. Sending a message
You have know recently that your best friend is telling a lie. You are thinking of how
to talk to her about this. Three options are suggested talking to her on the phone,
Sending her a message and talking to her in person.
√ talking to her on the phone is the best choice. It is less embarrassing
X send a message I can not say all my thoughts.
√ talk to her in person best choice because we are close friends and we understand
each other well.
10. Job ofers.
You have just received offers from three companies. Three Companies are suggested:
one company near your house, one Company 20 km far from your house and company
oversea.
+ company oversea is the best choice because the working environment is good
/better/ I can have good
Working conditions /higher salary / improve skills...
+ Near house convenient can take care of my family.
+ far from my house inconvenient, don't live far from my family I spend a lot of time
travelling to work.

PART 3: Topic development (5minutes)

1. Tips to make up early
Topic: There are some tips to make up early in the morning. such as:
– Doing regular exercise
- Setting alarm clock 15 minutes earlier than normal.
- Giving youssely enough sleep
- Stop looking at screen 30 minutes before bedtime
Câu hỏi phụ
- What kinds of people often get up early in the morning ?
-> The old / street vendors / street cleaners
- What are the benefits of getting up early in the morning?
+ How has technology changed people's sleeping habit compared to the last 50
years?
have time to do exercise
enjoy fresh air / have good breakfast
people go to bed later than before.
more young people are overnight
2. Living alone.
There are many benefits of living alone among students, such as
- Independence
- Space -> more space for themselves, do what they like
- Responsibility -> get up early, spend money
- Confortable. – >freedom
- independence learn how to take care of themselves.
*) What kinds of students prefer living alone?
- students live far from home,
- Will more and more students want to live done in the future?
+ Yes, they will

3. Topic: There are several tips to lead a positive life

- Find positive friends, mentors and co – workers
- Focus on good things, even small things
- Turn failure into lessons
Your own ideal (Spend more time enjoying our life).
4. There are many ways to learn English vocabulary effeetively
- Read a lot (ebook English stories,...) vocabulary
- Keep a vocabulary journal (have a notebook, take note)
- Use distionaries (lookup meaning of new words,...)
Your own idea
(Learn English vocabulary in apps of our smartphones) or listen English songs.
5. There are some advantages of owning a house
- Free (do anything you like, decorate, build )
- Private (other people can not know what you are doing)
- Safe (feel peaceful and safe )
Your own idea:
(decorate your house in your own way, plant any kinds flower you like... )
6. Having lunch in company canteen brings employees some benefits
- Cheap ( The cost is low)
- Convenient (Choose food you like from varied menu)
- Time saving (no time cooking, no drive home for lunch)
Your own idea (Have take to take a rest / take a nap )
7. There are several benefits, why students should travel alone
- Relax in your own way
- Make friends
- Learn how to manage money
Your own ideas. (understand yoursely )
8. There are several tips to take great photos
+ Use flash outdoor
+ Watch the light
+ Lock the focus
Your own ideas (use differents tips to take photos )
9. There are some tips to keep a long distance relationship
+ Set clear rules
+ Plan small things
+ Make technology our best friend
Your own idea (shouldn’t get angry with each other)
10. There are some benefits of living alone among students
- Independence
- Responsibility
- Space
Your own idea (have time for ourselves)
 WRITING SKILL

BÀI THƯ

Đề 1: You received an email from Henry who is asking for absence from his job
at your company:

- The most suitable time that I should leave

- Anything need to do before leaving
- How I contact my colleagues when leaving
Hướng dẫn

Sườn bài:

Dear Henry,

I am writing this letter to you with regard to your asking for absence from job at
our company for one month that I received on April 20th .(thay bằng ngày tháng
khác)

Firstly, I know it had been a hectic schedule from the past 3 months because of
the project and you must be longing for a break. Therefore, you can begin to
leave from June 1st 2021 (thay bằng ngày tháng khác). You’re expected to be
back to work on July 1st 2021.

Secondly, before you leave, you will be required to submit application form for
absence to Human office/ ask for help from your teammates/ provide phone
number/ the way to contact in urgency situation/ finish all your work ( chọn 2
trong các ý trên để viết)

Finally, if there is anything that you would like to convey regarding work,
please contact my secretary via hotline: (ghi 1 số điện thoại vào)/ email: (ghi 1
email vào) / facebook.

I look forward to receive your reply soon.

Best regards,
Đề 2: You received an email from Sue who is applying for a volunteer position
in your student support program

- The types of support the program provide students in our university

- Special requirements for the volunteers
- The benefits
Hướng dẫn

Sườn bài:

Dear Sue,

I am writing to answer your questions about my student support programs.

Firstly, there are many types of support the program provide students in our
university. The academic support includes practice English, public speaking
skills and how to write CV. The soft skills support has communicative skills,
time management skills and leadership skills. And the financial support is for
poor students and students in remote areas.

Secondly, we have specific requirements for the volunteers. They must have
experience in working in groups/ in social activities/ leadership/ academic
achievements (chọn 1-2 ý để viết)

Besides, you should be fluent in English speaking and writing skills/ you should
be good at science and math/ your GPA is at least 8.0

Finally, there are many benefits of joining volunteer programs. For example,
you can get more experience in social activities. You can also gain and improve
communicative skills and you have more social relationships. Moreover, there is
a small amount financial support for you. (chọn 1-2 ý để viết)

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further information.

Best regards,
 BÀI LUẬN

Đề 1:

The following extract is taken from an article on Loneliness

“It can be hard to admit that you are feeling lonely, but one in 10 British
people is lonely. It's not just an issue for the elderly - loneliness is rising
among the young. Social changes such as the growth of social networks,
combined with an aging population, are changing the way people interact
with each other. So is modern life making us lonely? And if modern society
is making us lonelier, what can be done to solve the problem?”

Write an essay to discuss the prolems and solutions of increased loneliness

among young people.

Hướng dẫn

Mở bài:

Dẫn đề: Nowadays, increased loneliness among young people has been popular
around the world.

Mục đích viết: In this essay, I will discuss the prolems and solutions of increased
loneliness among young people.

Thân bài:

- ĐOẠN 1: Trình bày về Problems:

+ The causes of loneliness include social, mental, emotional, and spiritual
factors. People experience loneliness for many reasons and life events can cause
it, such as the lack of friendships built during childhood. It is also common in a
break-up, divorce or any loss of an important long-term relationship.

+ Although we are the most connected generation, we are the most isolated too.
We feel lonely when we are left out from our group of friends, when we are
rejected, ignored or when we disappoint our parents, not being understood and
the list goes on. Depression, eating disorders, addictions, self-harm, and suicide
are mental challenges young people suffer from as a part of the emotional wear
of loneliness. They need real relationships not just a connection by texts or
social media.

+ Our modern society isolates young people all the time. Experts say we are
lonelier than ever before. Social media is one of the main symptoms of isolated
societies. Social networkers change what we do and who we are. Social media is
a form of communication but it is keeping us at a distance, emotionally. A text, a
tweet, an email nor a post do not engage us in face-to-face connections. Teens
may have always felt isolated but technology has heightened it.

- ĐOẠN 2: Trình bày về Solutions:

+ Young people should limit social media use. A 2018 Journal of Social and
Clinical Psychology article revealed that cutting down usage of Facebook,
Instagram, and Snapchat led to “significant reductions in loneliness and
depression over three weeks compared to the control group.”

+ Spend time volunteering. Research shows that doing things for others offers

mental and physical health benefits.

+ Cultivate authentic connections. Real-life friendships may need a bit more

tending to than virtual ones, but the payoff will be worth it in terms of
counteracting loneliness.

+ Connect with others by doing things you enjoy. For example, take a dance or art
class, join a hiking club, or get involved with a campaign for a cause you care
about.

Kết bài:

To sum up, in the mordern society, loneliness is increasingly among young

people and cause many harms to them. Nevertheless, I believe that above-
mentioned solutions can help young people decrease loneliness and live an
active life.
Đề 2: Write an essay to discuss the effect of technologies on children

Children are using digital technologies and media at increasingly younger ages
and for longer periods of time. They spend an average of seven hours a day in
front of screens - from television and computers , to mobile phones and various
digital devices. This is more than the time children spend with their parents or in
school. As such, it can have a significant impact on their health and well being.
With digital content they consume, who they meet online and how much time
they spend onscreen all these factors will greatly influence children's overall
development,
Write an essay to discuss the effects of digital technologies on children.
Hướng dẫn

Mở bài:

Dẫn đề: Nowadays, technology has become an integral component of daily life.
In particular, it’s become rare to see children and teens without a digital device
in hand wherever we go: restaurants, waiting rooms, parks and more.However,
the rapid pace by which children are adopting technology into their daily lives
has many questioning the effects it can have on their development.

Mục đích viết: This essay will describe the benefits and drawbacks of
technologies on children.

Thân bài:

- ĐOẠN 1: Trình bày về lợi ích của công nghệ với trẻ em
+ Good way for education: free websites, applications for English learning

+ Tools for online learning, especially in pandemic of Covid 19

+ Good way for entertainment: watch movies, listening to music, play games

+ Good for social communication: communicate with foreign friends and

foreign teachers

- ĐOẠN 2: Trình bày về tác hại của công nghệ với trẻ em
+ Not good for children health: obesity, eyes disease, get addiction  not focus
on study. The overuse of mobile devices can be harmful to children’s health, as
the more they use mobile devices, the less physical activities they do. In
addition, when children choose to play on their devices over physical activity,
they often couple their activity with mindless snacking and other unhealthy
habits. As children spend more time in front of those screens—most of the time
on the couch—the less time they spend outside playing, running, and burning off
calories. Over time, those habits can lead to significant weight gain and other
associated health problems.
+ Damage social relationships and interaction

As children use mobile devices more and more, they’re more apt to be virtually
connected with family and friends, rather than spending time together
physically; they’re more likely to text, chat on social media, or connect through
online gaming than actually meeting them in person.

Kết bài:

In conclusion, technologies have many advantages and disadvantages on

children. Personally, I think the benefits of technologies access
outweigh the drawbacks. Nevertheless, children should limit the
amount of time they use technologies.
PART 4:
Task 1: Email from Sue who is applying for a volunteer position in your Student
Support Program
I am writing in oder to ask fore more details about four student support program.
Firstly, I would like to know the types of support that are expected to provide
students in our university.
Secondly, I wonder if you could tell me about the specific requirements for the
volunteer of the program such as experience or academic achievements. Finally, could
you give me more information about the benefits - that to receive during the program ?
[Now write a letter reponding to Sue, you should write at least 120 words. ]
 Task 2: Children are using digital technology
Technologies and media at increasingly younger ages and for longer previods of
time. They spend an average of seven hours a day in front of screens - from television
and computers , to mobile phones and various digital devices. This is more than the
time children spend with their parents or in school. As such, it can have a significant
impact on their health and well being. With digital content they consume, who they
meet online and how much time they spend onscreen all these factors will (greatly)
greatly influence children's overall development,
Write an esay to discuss the effects of digital technologies on children.

less communication
less physically with others
active Effect

Neglect their
depression
study
poor eyesight